Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Start your day with exotic flavors! This Moroccan Chicken Tagine offers a savory, spiced twist perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Tagine
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium recommended
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 0.25 piece preserved lemon rind only, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.75 cup dried apricots halved
- 0.5 cup pitted green olives rinsed
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with half the olive oil, half the garlic, half the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator).
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a tagine pot or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pot, browning it on all sides. You may need to do this in batches.
- Return all chicken to the pot. Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and chopped preserved lemon rind (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer gently for about 50-60 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender.
- Stir in the dried apricots and green olives. Cover again and cook for another 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Let the tagine rest for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. Enjoy this unique breakfast tagine!
Notes
Step outside your breakfast comfort zone and embrace the vibrant, warming flavors of Morocco. This Chicken Tagine is more than just a meal; it's an experience. We hope you enjoy creating and sharing this unique and satisfying dish!